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Overview |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $203 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.4% higher at TAMUK than Nicholls State University ($18,493.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Nicholls State University ($10,474 vs. $11,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 1.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,823 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Nicholls State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 16.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,699 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 93 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
Nicholls State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or TAMUK? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between TAMUK and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $3,700 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $19,848)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($203 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/